A Nepalese man died and six others were hospitalized in Dharwad after a suspected suffocation incident. The men, who worked at a local eatery, reportedly slept in a closed room after cooking dinner on a coal-fired stove. Police suspect smoke inhalation as the cause of death, awaiting a postmortem report for confirmation.
Bengaluru techie murder: Husband hired hitman, paid Rs 1.5 lakh; shot wife when he didnt turn up
Investigation into Bhuvaneshwari's murder reveals her husband, Balamurugan, hired a habitual offender from Salem for Rs 1.5 lakh. The hired man, Moulesh Kumar, conducted a recce and advised Balamurugan, but the husband ultimately committed the act himself. Kumar was arrested on a body warrant.
Bengaluru Metro: Pink Line trainset hits tracks for first trials
Bengaluru horror: Pistol misfires twice, woman escapes as ex-boyfriend tries to shoot her
A 25-year-old man was arrested in Bengaluru after allegedly attempting to shoot his girlfriend with an illegal pistol. The weapon misfired twice, allowing the woman to escape and alert police. Investigations are underway into the source of illegal firearms on the city outskirts.
Infosys Prize 2025: Nobel laureate Schekman calls for team-based research to combat Parkinsons
Experts link urban planning failures to public health concerns
Bulk waste rules on paper, illegal collection on the ground in Bengaluru
Top seed Martinez downs Skatov for title
No language imposition: Kerala CM responds to Siddaramaiah
Actor Rishab Shetty urges youth to help change societal mindsets at Bengaluru event
Bengaluru writer, publisher dies by suicide: Asha Raghu found hanging at home; no note found
Renowned publisher and writer Asha Raghu, 46, was found deceased in her Malleswaram residence on Saturday morning. Her daughter and a nurse discovered her after receiving no response. Neighbours assisted in gaining entry to the room where she was found hanging. Police reported no suicide note.
Encroachments gobble up 730 of 837 lakes in Bengaluru Urban: Survey
State to seek NMC nod for medical colleges in Ramanagara, Bagalkot
Ktaka govt flags shrinking fiscal space, seeks relief in Union budget 2026-27
Karnataka high court values homemakers work, ups accident compensation to Rs 10 lakh
Bengaluru police have filed a 2,322-page chargesheet against surgeon Dr. Mahendra Reddy in connection with his wife Dr. Krutika Reddy's death. Key evidence includes the accused's confession of administering medicine, traces of propofol found on the victim, and incriminating messages sent to a woman friend, establishing motive and a confession.
A drunk software engineer narrowly missed hitting six pedestrians on a Bengaluru footpath when he lost control of his car and crashed into a restaurant wall. The 42-year-old techie, returning from a party, jumped a median and sped towards the Barbeque Nation restaurant. One person sustained injuries, and two vehicles were damaged in the incident.
Old idea, new push: GBA revives doorstep e-khata service in Bengaluru
Bakeries body in Karnataka calls for statewide bandh alleging harassment
Priyank criticises Centres VB-G RAM G Act, announces legal fight
Ahinda movement looks to shore up support for Siddaramaiahs full term as CM
HDMC shifts vegetable vendors into renovated Janata Bazar
Elderly artistes left waiting as pension payments drag on for years
Mango trees laden with blossoming flower clusters; growers expect bumper crop
Hubballi awaits arrival of new ATR aircraft from France
BJP aspirants seek replacement of sitting MLC in West Graduates Constituency
Woman, 2 kids killed as tractor overturns
No water in fire engine, shops in Aurad gutted
Treasure found in Lakkundi while digging for foundation
Karnataka will fight if Kerala Governor approves Malayalam Bhasha Bill, says Siddaramaiah
Forcing students to learn Malayalam as a first language is not right, CM Siddaramaiah says
BJP, JD(S) Back Special Karnataka Assembly Session to Discuss VB-G RAM G
In response to the opposition's concerns, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressed readiness for a debate on the VB-G RAM G Act. He announced plans for a special legislative session to advocate for the restoration of MGNREGA, highlighting the ongoing political tensions surrounding employment schemes.
Souharda Bharata released simultaneously at 23 places across Karnataka
Forget 10,000 steps. This 71-year-old clocks 33,000 steps daily, covers 24 km in 5.5 hours
Centre to focus on 100 high-risk districts to cut road accident deaths
Zero-fatalities programme has already been rolled out in 20 districts in Uttar Pradesh, 19 in Tamil Nadu, 11 in Maharashtra, and nine in Karnataka
State govt. to submit proposal to NMC for new medical colleges in Ramanagara and Bagalkot
Many traditionsSame festive spirit
Sankranti, Pongal and Lohri are bringing together communities across the city
China will have half of newly-diagnosed Parkinsons disease cases in the next decade: Nobel Laureate
In 2030, it is estimated that 8.7 million individuals will be affected by Parkinsons, of which 57% will be from China, 14% from Europe, 8% from India, 7% from the U.S., 4% from Brazil, and 10% others
A Karnataka student, Rithuparna KS, pivoted from medicine to robotics engineering after a NEET setback. Her innovative projects, including an arecanut harvester, earned her accolades. A proactive internship application to Rolls-Royce led to an impressive eight-month tenure, culminating in a 72 LPA job offer before she turned 21, showcasing remarkable resilience and initiative.
Self-styled godman arrested for possession of endangered wildlife
CM to inaugurate Sangolli Rayanna museum in Nandagad on Jan. 19
Museum depicts life and contribution of Sangolli Rayanna and his associates
Inter-State thief, wanted in multiple cases, arrested by Kalaburagi police
SC, ST Welfare Committee of State Legislature visits Inam Veerapur
Parents, students take out rally in Ballari opposing magnet schools
One dead, six hospitalised after inhaling carbon monoxide in Dharwad
The incident came to light after their colleague visited their room to check after repeated calls went unanswered
Tourism potential of coastal Karnataka not exploited fully, says CM
The State government has announced its tourism policy 2024-29, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah says
Treat farming is a way of life, not a business venture, says Subhash Palekar
During internal scrutiny at the IWST, discrepancies were noticed between the handwriting, signatures, attendance sheets, OMR answer sheets, admit cards and service records of the accused employees
Rolling stock type tests on Pink Line from January 11
Karthik Reddy, Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic), attributes the improvement to better enforcement and special drives such as drunk-driving checks, which led to a reduction in accidents
Govt. cannot cite Labour Codes to put on hold revision of minimum wages in Karnataka: unions
They cite clauses in the Code on Wages that allow for revision process, already underway in Karnataka, to proceed
Kalaburagi-Bengaluru weekend special train services extended
Oilseed cultivation can enhance farmers income, say scientists
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had urged him to withdraw the Bill to protect the interests of the Kannada-speaking linguistic minorities in Kerala
This American woman can speak Kannada almost like a local
Applications invited for UG-CUET, exams from May 11
Parents, activists protest KPS Magnet scheme in Varuna
Centres VB-G RAMG Act unconstitutional,State will challenge it in court, says Priyank Kharge
Congress to launch save MGNREGA campaign in Karnataka on January 26, says DKS
Claims against Malayalam Language Bill a gimmick: Aikya Malayala Prasthanam
A recent meet by a delegation from Karnataka Border Area Development Authority with Kerala Governor followed by Karnataka Chief Ministers call to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi to withdraw the Bill are political games, claims the organisation
Families facing social boycott hope for redress in the new law
The social boycott practice prevailing in many villages of Sorab taluk in Shivamogga district curtails freedom of several families, and they hope for relief from the new law passed in the last Assembly session
Objective reporting will always have patronage of readers, says Horatti
Tourism Dept. identifies 11 potential Blue Flag beaches in Karnataka
Federation vows to continue protest over incomplete facilities at district sports stadium in Yadgir
Street plays set the stage for Bahuroopi 2026
Khelo India boost for Mandya as Centre okays multi-purpose sports facility
Watch: Drunk Bengaluru techie jumps divider crashes into wall of Barbeque Nation
A software engineer, driving under the influence of alcohol, narrowly missed causing a major tragedy in Bengaluru. He lost control of his car, jumped a road median on Indiranagar's 100 Feet Road, and crashed into a restaurant wall. Fortunately, pedestrians and other vehicles escaped unharmed, though two vehicles were damaged.
MLCs request CM to pressure Centre to release funds to GPs under 15th Finance Commission
BJP leader C.T. Ravi criticises Congress for its comments on VB-G RAM G Act
Cleanliness drive held at Kukkarahalli Lake; 410 kg of waste collected
CM to launch projects worth 1,595.91 crore in Kalaburagi district
Nanjedevanapura tigress captured, search on for four cubs
State govt. to release separate tourism policy for coastal Karnataka, says D.K. Shivakumar
Framing a separate tourism policy for coastal Karnataka is insufficient; a financial structure for tourism projects must also be planned, says Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar
Pt. Pravin Godkhindi to be honoured with Krishna Hangal National Award
When Justice Overreaches the Law
In the Kiran vs State of Karnataka case, the apex court reaffirmed a foundational principle of Indias criminal justice system: punishment must be firm, but it must also be lawful. The ruling draws a clear boundary around the powers of sessions courts in imposing lifelong imprisonment and restricting remission, reinforcing constitutional safeguards and executive authority in sentencing The post When Justice Overreaches the Law appeared first on India Legal .
KIBG 2026: Karnataka Swim To Overall Crown; Tamil Nadu Second, Manipur Third
Khelo India Beach Games: Karnatakas Ashmita Chandra and Dhrupad Ramakrishna clinched the womens and mens 5km open water swimming gold medals to help the state top the medal standings in the Khelo India Beach Games 2026 at the Ghoghla Beach in Diu on Saturday. The second edition of Khelo India Beach Games witnessed over 1100 participants compete in eight different sports -- volleyball, soccer, sepaktakraw, kabaddi, pencak silat, Open water swimming, mallakhamb, and tug-of-war. The first six were medal sports, and 32 gold medals were awarded. Thirty states and Union territories took part. With the top three states Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Manipur -- claiming three gold and two silver medals each, the overall standings of Khelo India Beach Games (KIBG) 2026 were decided by the number of bronze medals won by the respective teams. Karnataka topped the standings with three gold, all from Open Water swimming, two silver, and six bronze to win the overall crown in the second edition of KIBG. Tamil Nadu finished second with three gold, two silver, and three bronze, while last edition winners, Manipur, finished third with three gold, two silver, and two bronze. Madhya Pradesh finished fourth, thanks to their exploits in Pencak Silat, which had the highest number of gold medals (16) on offer in KIBG 2026. All the medals of Madhya Pradesh came in the Indonesian martial arts form competition, ending with a tally of three gold, one silver, and one bronze. Hosts Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, with two gold, two silver, and four bronze, finished sixth behind Haryana, which ended the Games with a tally of two gold, four silver, and two bronze medals. Jammu and Kashmir, Odisha, Nagaland, and Rajasthan also finished with two gold medals each to complete the top-10 positions in the medals tally. Before the start of the final days action at the Ghoghla Beach, Manipur would have fancied their chances of retaining the overall crown as both their men's and women's Beach Sepaktakraw teams had a chance of bagging the gold medal in Trio. While their womens team achieved their target by beating West Bengal 2-0, Tamil Nadu leapfrogged them to the second spot by winning the mens Trio final 2-1. Before the start of the final days action at the Ghoghla Beach, Manipur would have fancied their chances of retaining the overall crown as both their men's and women's Beach Sepaktakraw teams had a chance of bagging the gold medal in Trio. Also Read: Live Cricket Score In the mens 5km race, Karnatakas Dhrupad Ramakrishna got the better of 10km race winner Anurag Singh of Uttar Pradesh with a gap of five seconds to win the states third gold medal. Dhrupad closed a timing of 1:21:33s with Prashans HM adding a bronze medal to the states tally with a time of 1:24:34s Article Source: IANS
Karnataka Deputy CM promises a separate tourism policy for coastal Karnataka
Elected representatives from all political parties agree to take initiative forward, say Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar
'Daddy is back': AI video in support of HD Kumaraswamy featuring Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar goes viral Deccan Herald
India Captain Gill, Teammates Hail BCA Stadium Facilities Ahead Of Series Opener With New Zealand
Baroda Cricket Association Stadium: Ahead of Indias first-ever international match at the venue, members of the Indian mens cricket team lauded the facilities and infrastructure at the Baroda Cricket Association Stadium as they prepare to take on New Zealand in the opening ODI of the series on Sunday. In a video released by the BCCI on Saturday, Indian captain Shubman Gill, along with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Prasidh Krishna, is seen talking about the new venue. Prasidh felt nostalgic on returning to the place where his domestic team, Karnataka, became champions of the Vijay Hazare Trophy last year. I mean, I am excited because exactly about a year back, we came here, played the Vijay Hazare Trophy quarterfinals, semifinals, and final, and ended up being champions, he said in the video. Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal praised the infrastructure, recovery area, and atmosphere of the ground. He also loved the passion of the people of Vadodara towards the game. Its a beautiful stadium and the outfield, wicket, dressing room, and recovery room are very good. Its a good feeling, and people around here are crazy for cricket. I am looking forward to the challenge, he said. Indian skipper Gill also spoke about his first series as an ODI captain in India while talking about the ground. He felt the players were coming in after representing their respective state teams in domestic cricket and were in good form. Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal praised the infrastructure, recovery area, and atmosphere of the ground. He also loved the passion of the people of Vadodara towards the game. Its a beautiful stadium and the outfield, wicket, dressing room, and recovery room are very good. Its a good feeling, and people around here are crazy for cricket. I am looking forward to the challenge, he said. Also Read: Live Cricket Score This is my first series in India as an ODI captain, so I am very excited and looking forward to the challenge. I think everyone has come in pretty well, they have all played domestic games and are in great touch, so I am pretty excited to play against the Kiwis, the captain added. Article Source: IANS
Priyanka Gandhi 'silent' on Kannadigas' rights, quick to lobby for Kerala: LoP Ashoka
Senior BJP leader R Ashoka accused Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra of showing selective concern for Kerala while remaining silent on issues affecting Kannadigas. He alleged she was quick to intervene with the Karnataka government on Kerala-related matters but did not speak up when the interests, language and rights of Kannadigas were at stake.
BJP is murdering Mahatma Gandhi every day, while Godse shot him dead once: Madhu Bangarappa
Madhu Bangarappa took serious exception to the replacement of MGNREGA by the VB-G RAM G Act, 2025
Fights over diet, attire and TV shows not cruelty under dowry law, says Karnataka HC
The Karnataka High Court has dismissed a dowry harassment case against a husband and his family. The court found the allegations of minor marital disputes, like dietary choices and household chores, insufficient to prove statutory cruelty.
View AI as a collaborator, Turing awardee Ullman tell students
Bus bay cut at Terminal 1 of Bengaluru airport stalls Vayu Vajra expansion plan
Reservation list for wards under Greater Bengaluru Authority corporations out
Delivery agent arrested for flashing, groping student in Bengaluru
Brothers arrested for thrashing delivery boy post accident in Bengaluru
Karnataka government orders parking rule tweaks at Bengaluru airport
